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    2007 XC90 v8

    Hi, Anyone have any experience with the xc90 6-speed and using amsoil atf, Redline D4 ATF. Or do most people just stick with the Mobil 3309. All are JWS3309 certified, just tentative to use something that is not stock as they are expensive transmissions. Thanks
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    2001 Saab 9-3 Valve pic

    Here is my 2001 Saab 9-3 SE with 160,000km's on her. This is a sludge prone engine. The car has seen mostly Motul,Elf, Esso XD3 and for the last 2 years Redline since 60,000km mark. I am happy to see there are no signs of sludge even in the cracks and hard to reach places. The car is a Stage 3...
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    2001 Saab 9-3SE, Redline 0w40, 8000km (5000miles)

    2001 Saab 9-3 SE Mods: 3inch exhaust,Stock boost (15psi) Temps: Dec-April -30c to +15c (mostly -10c ish) Car has an oil sump heater which was used everyday(heats the oil to +40c), almost 50% of cold starts had the oil heater on. Mileage L/100km: 8.0-9.0L/100Km Kilometers on engine 146,000...
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    GC or Mobil 0w40 for 05 Volvo XC70

    I know both would be quite suitable for this car, just want help deciding. The car is an 2005 XC70, its a family car that see's quite abit of hwy mileage and a decent amount of city. I have narrowed it down to these 2 oils. Someone can chime in if they think there is a better oil out there for...
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    My little stash

    Enjoy :)
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    Redline 0w40 in the Saab

    Seems to have a bit quieter valve train noise. Havent really driven the car yet, but it seems to be smooth. Looking forward to doing a UOA in a few months.
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    Larger Oil filter didn't change oil pressure

    I installed a Amsoil Ea026 filter 1 year ago, which allowed me to add 2 liters to the sump. Some people suggested that it might affect oil pressure. I finally got around to installing my oil pressure gauge, and I am happy to report my oil pressure is well within normal spec. Current fill is...
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    01 Saab9-3 SE, Motul 8100 5w40, 10,000KM Ea026

    2001 Saab 9-3 SE Mods: 3inch exhaust, stock boost(15.5psi) Temps: July to Dec, temp range from +30Celcius - -1Celcius Car was driven a little harder over this period, I was into boost at least once a day. Car is driven at least 26km 1 way each day and about 60/40 hwy/city. L/100km...
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    Redline MTF in Saab 9-3

    There was some discussion a couple of weeks ago regarding the 5-speed manual in my Saab and to what grade Saabs MTF0063 is. After some emailing with Dave at Redline, it was determined that Saabs MTF0063 has a CST of 10.1 . Redlines MTF has a Redline of 10.6, I know there was some discussion...
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    amsoil raising Canadian prices

    Amsoil raising their prices 19% because of the dollar drop. It's too bad considering oil prices per barrel have drop significantly.
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    Red Line question

    I have a 2001 Saab 9-3 Se with a 5 speed manual. I have been using the Saab gear box fluid from GM but have been impressed with redlines products and would like to try their gear lube. I am not sure what weight I should put in though. Also, if anyone thinks that another gear oil would be...
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    Ea026 installed w/ pics

    6-ML-91396-ML- Moved to oil the filter forum because it's about oil filters.
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    25 year old Volvo Penta oil help.

    Hi, My buddy has a Albert Rassey 42ft sail boat with the original engine. The engine is 25 years old, Its a 4 cylinder 62 hp non-turbo and is it great running condition. He is currently running 30wt oil. In the summer time I am sure he is fine with a 30 wt, but in spring and fall it gets a...
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    Ea026 installed w/ pics

    So while back I was posting in regards to larger oil filters. I have just finished my auto-rx rinse cycle with the large Napa gold 1515 filter. The fit was perfect and added 1 liter to the sump. I just changed my oil, I am using Motul 8100 5w40 with the huge Ea026 amsoil oil filter ( same...
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    2001 Saab 9-3, Elf NLX 5w40 7500km

    The UOA states the oil is DID, it should be NLX. UOA
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    CM filters

    Anyone heard of these guys, on there website, they say there filters filter down to 8 microns. Its kind of expensive to get started though. http://www.cmfilters.com/
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    KN filter test

    http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=180100 Hope this hasnt been posted.
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    1773 and 1515 fit

    I changed my oil today and decided to try 2 bigger filters I have. Vehicle is a 2001 Saab 9-3 SE HOT First the Napa 1773. To my suprise , it fits quite well . Now I will not be using this filter since it has a nominal filter rating of 30 ( OEM filter for our cars is 19 ). But I will be...
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    Auto-RX and GC

    Hi , I want to run a auto-rx in my 2001 Saab 9-3. I am planning a run of GC this feb, Will Auto-rx work with GC (I know that RX states dino should be used) but I do not feel comfortable putting dino in(iam sure people will say its fine). But with my boost at 15.5psi I prefer to stick with...
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    Pics of 1515,1773, and 1348

    Couldnt find any pics, not sure if anyone is interested. But here are the 3 filters I am going to try on my saab. The 1348 is stock and obviously fits, the 1515 Fits as per fellow saabist, and I think the 1773 will fit as I have a after market downpipe and exhaust off the turbo which allows for...
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